Guidance on Adaptive Design for Clinical Trials Released for Comments!

12/04/2019

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a final guidance “Adaptive Designs for Clinical Trials of Drugs and Biologics” for comments. An adaptive designed clinical trial means that during the trial, the design can be changed based on an interim analysis of the data collected from subjects already enrolled. This means that the trial design could be altered during enrollment to increase the type of subjects that are more likely to benefit or reduce those who may be at greater risk for adverse effect. This could reduce the time needed to determine if the investigational product is safe and effective and reduce risks to subjects. The final guidance clarifies principles for the design, conduct, and reporting of adaptive clinical trials for evaluation of safety and effectiveness of drugs and biologics and is part of FDA’s modernization efforts.

Clinical Safety Data Management eLearning Course Now Available for Purchase!

11/21/2019

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What is ICH E2A? ICH E2A provides guidance on how to handle expedited safety reporting and includes important definitions and standards. Following harmonized standards and procedures for safety reporting on investigational products ensures Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Critical Thinking and Artificial Intelligence

11/14/2019

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In the ever-evolving world of increasing automation, computers and artificial intelligence are taking over jobs that humans use to do. Self-driving cars and home assistant devices may be helpful, but humans are still necessary for their critical thinking skills that artificial intelligence cannot replace.

FDA Framework for Use of Real-World Evidence

11/05/2019

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a Framework in December 2018 for the use of real-world evidence, which is not routinely collected during the course of a clinical trial. Under the 21st Century Cures Act, the FDA was to establish a program to evaluate the use of real-world evidence to help support a new indication for an approved drug or to satisfy post approval requirements. RWE evidence has been used by the FDA for some time to monitor drug safety, but its use to determine effectiveness has been limited.